The animals aren’t the only colorful characters greeting visitors at Zoo Knoxville this fall. A collection of whimsical pumpkin sculptures has been popping up around the zoo, bringing smiles, surprises and a little seasonal creativity to the grounds.
These aren’t ordinary jack-o’-lanterns. The imaginative displays transform pumpkins into playful animal figures, including a long-necked giraffe, a cheerful red panda and a wide-eyed bird with a personality all its own.
Each sculpture combines the familiar shapes and colors of pumpkins with recognizable animal features, creating photo opportunities for families exploring the zoo…